I have received many emails and searches to this blog regarding AutoCAD and 64 bit. One of the biggest misconceptions is that 64 bit will increase the units precision beyond the current 16 decimals or 64 bit floating point which... Read more →
Helpful Knowledge Base article. LINK Remove all Autodesk® software products from system to ensure clean installation ID: TS45252 Applies to: AutoCAD® 2007 AutoCAD® 2006 AutoCAD® 2005 AutoCAD® 2004 AutoCAD® 2002 AutoCAD® 2000 AutoCAD LT® 2007 AutoCAD LT® 2006 AutoCAD LT®... Read more →
"Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2007 Service Pack 1 continues Autodesk's commitment to quality for our customers by improving upon a number of features within the product, some of which include, Construction Lines, Doors,Inserting DXF Files, Multi-View Blocks, Project Management, Properties Palette,... Read more →
I visited my mother this weekend in Idaho and found her wireless unsecured and changed it. My suggestions at the very least are to change the router name, enable WEP, and do not broadcast you SSID to your neighbors or... Read more →
There is an email virus going around in Zip attachments and usually with the email subject line of "Good Day". http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory... http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/update/bulletins/200609.mspx http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060926/ap_on_hi_te/mi... Be careful...update your anti virus. Read more →
Mmmmm Kansas City Bar-B-Que time! I will be there arriving the afternoon of October 10th 2006 and then presenting on the 11th and departing early afternoon on the 12th. Myself, Abhi Singh and Bud Schroeder will be presenting as guest... Read more →
I remember back a few years ago being a guinea pig and starting this blog. There were quite a few people thinking I was nuts (they were right) but I knew it would be fun and a great way to... Read more →
5th Annual AU Duffer's Anonymous Open. James has organized this for a few years and I have seen the bloodshot eyes and sun burns as proof they had a ton of fun. My time is so limited at AU with... Read more →
Robert Green is a well known CAD Management expert, consultant, and writer for Cadalyst Magazine and his CAD Manager's Newsletters. He currently has a survey for CAD Managers and the more that take the survey the more accurate the survey... Read more →
What is the world coming to? :-) I am referring to Autodesk ISD Civil 3D Technical Evangelist Pete Kelsey and his new blog entitled "The Dirt". Pete is also one of the most wicked guitarist and has played many Autodesk... Read more →
You can view the recorded screencast by Lynn Allen for an insider's look at AutoCAD® 2007. Link to AutoCAD 2007 Screencast Link to Lynn's Blog Read more →
There is a new Autodesk Labs (http://labs.autodesk.com/) addition for Autodesk® Inventor 11 users. Here is the official description: "Use this application to convert neutral 3D CAD (STEP, SAT or IGES Solids) models into fully featured Autodesk® Inventor™ 11 models. Feature... Read more →
The flood gates have opened once again for public participation in the beta of the next release of Microsoft Windows. Windows Vista beta of Release Candidate 1 is available for download at just over 2Gig or you can order a... Read more →
The AutoCAD Hardware Certification Database file contains the latest data that AutoCAD uses for optimizing the performance of graphics hardware. http://www.autodesk.com/autocad-graphicscard http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=DL7440746 The current version of the Hardware Certification Database is: 1.1.1.4. If the version of the local copy of... Read more →
Hopefully you have already got your AU 2006 reservations and classes setup because if you have not you may be in another hotel due to the mighty Venetian hotel being filled up by AU attendees. Yes it appears to be... Read more →
『Autodesk University』（AU）は、日頃オートデスク製品をご愛... Read more →
Thanks to the heads up by Mike Perry. It's still not too late to sign up and enjoy free ATP Courses for September 2006, starting Monday the 11th. On offer in the month of September... ATP136 Have You Met QSelect?... Read more →
We had a major failure of the MyFeedback and labs.autodesk.com servers hardware and operating system this morning. The Autodesk data center is now bring back up the mirrored backups so we can restore and get back on line. The servers... Read more →
You can join AUGI for free and get access to a wealth of benefits. You get to network with over 60,000 of your peers, free training classes, early Autodesk University registration and a discount, AUGI forums, and access to the... Read more →
A new AutoCAD Mechanical blog has been launched by Andrew de Leon. http://mfgcommunity.autodesk.com/blog/andrew/ Read more →
Last weekend was the Labor Day Weekend here in the US. I spent mine camped in the Nevada desert near Great Basin National Park. Normally you drive through a desert and wonder what on earth could you do in the... Read more →
Check out the AutoCAD 2007 Tips page as there are some new tips and tricks available. Link Read more →
Save 15% on all Autodesk Official Training Courseware (AOTC) as well as select Media & Entertainment titles covering 3ds Max, Maya and StudioTools. Below is a list of the AutoCAD 2007 AOTC titles AutoCAD 2007 Creating 3D Models Released 12-Apr-06... Read more →
Beginning today, any student or faculty with a valid education email address is invited to participate in the Community. More than 6,000 students at accredited universities worldwide have already signed up as test users of the site, http://students.autodesk.com , which... Read more →
Steve Irwin ‘The Crocodile Hunter’ and whom I have watched for many years on the TV, died today. He was doing what he loved exploring exotic locations and wildlife and many like myself envied and admired him as a great... Read more →